Posts in Durham Living
Day Trips from Downtown Durham

Considering a move to NC? We don’t blame you. Not to brag, but it’s not often to find a state with so much variety so close to home. While certainly cool enough on its own, Downtown Durham’s central location puts you within a day’s travel of some of the best spots the Old North State has to offer!

When you move to the Vega, day trips across the state are simple and easy. Here are some of our favorite ways to get out of town.

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Overlooking Durham Central Park

The Vega is the premier address for condo living overlooking Durham Central Park. Every home at The Vega features panoramic park or city views!

With Durham Central Park as the five acre backyard for Vega residents, we asked Durham Central Park Executive Director Erin Kauffman for an update on what’s been taking place recently in this idyllic green space that offers comfort and calm in the middle of the city.

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Come Down to The Streetery to Shop, Carry Out, Dine In, or Dine Out

Visit The Streetery in vibrant Downtown Durham for safer, socially distanced, outdoor shopping and dining events taking place on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Multiple streets in the center of downtown are open to pedestrian traffic with festive lights, music, and performers.

The Streetery is open Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 - 9:30 PM from September 18 – December 19.

Click here to learn more!

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Neighboring Durham Central Park Offers Farmers' Market and Parties for the Park Events

The Vega’s excellent location allows residents to immerse themselves in everything that makes downtown Durham so unique.

Across the street from The Vega site is the beloved Durham Farmers’ Market, located at the Pavilion at Durham Central Park at 501 Foster Street. Serving the greater Durham community since 1999, the Farmer’s Market is currently in operation on Saturday mornings from 8 AM to noon, with protocols in place to ensure safety of vendors and customers during the pandemic.

Interested in how this fall’s Parties for the Park are taking place? Visit Parties for the Park for the 2020 calendar and details on these unique virtual and in-person events that serve as Durham Central Park’s largest annual fundraiser.

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Our Favorite Durham Takeout

Dining out is great fun…but when introversion strikes or you’re just too cozy to move, takeout and delivery are always there. In the midst of a global pandemic and the popularity of apps like DoorDash, we’re all realizing how talented chefs in our cities are ready to bring us a bit of edible happiness.

Durham is home to some of the finest cuisine in NC, and takeout options are no exceptions. If you’re planning for a night in – as many of us are these days – here are some recommendations.

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